Introduction
Everything you need to integrate the Autom API into your application.
Get started with the Autom API in minutes. Make HTTP requests to our endpoints and receive structured JSON responses.
Quick Start
Get your API key
Sign up on your dashboard and copy your API key from the Settings page.
Make your first request
Include your key in the x-api-key header and call any endpoint:
curl "https://api.autom.dev/usage" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"Handle the response
Every successful request returns a JSON object with structured data. See individual endpoint pages for response schemas and examples.
Authentication
All API requests must include an x-api-key header. You can find your key in your dashboard settings.
curl -H "x-api-key: xxxx" https://api.autom.dev/v1/usageKeep your API key secret. Do not expose it in client-side code or public repositories.
Status Codes
Billing applies to successful requests: 200 for synchronous calls, 201 for asynchronous jobs, and 404 when the resource is not found (unless specified otherwise in the API documentation).
| Code | Billed | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
200 | Yes | Successful API Call | No action required. |
201 | Yes | Job Created | No action required. |
202 | No | Accepted (Async) | The request was accepted and is being processed. Use the job ID to check the status. |
400 | No | Bad Request | Verify your parameters and their types. Check the documentation for more information. |
401 | No | Invalid API Key | Check your API key (x-api-key header or x_api_key query string). |
401 | No | Inactive API Key | Activate your API key in the API Keys section of your account settings. |
401 | No | Expired API Key | Update your API key or generate a new one. |
401 | No | Rate Limit Exceeded | Consider upgrading your current plan or contact our sales team. |
402 | No | Payment Required | Settle any outstanding invoices to continue using the API. |
403 | No | Forbidden | Verify your permissions. Contact us if you believe this is a mistake. |
404 | Yes | Not Found | Result not found for this request. Some APIs do not bill 404. |
500 | No | Internal Error | Retry the action or contact our support team. |
See the Credits page for a full breakdown of credit costs per endpoint.
Endpoints
Browse all available endpoints in the sidebar, or jump directly: